Thematic Bible: Foolish promise

But, a birthday feast of Herod taking place, the daughter of Herodias danced in the midst, and pleased Herod; wherefore, with an oath, he promised to give her, whatsoever she should ask for herself; and, she, being led on by her mother, - Give me (saith she) here, upon a charger, the head of John the Immerser. read more.
And the king, though grieved, yet, because of the oaths and the guests, ordered it to be given; and sent and beheaded John in the prison.